Kicking off 2026 with Denethar! - Ep 35

Kicking off 2026 with Denethar! - Ep 35

SOLO QUEUE DISCORD now available: https://discord.gg/nXQVqERcSU

Show Notes

Welcome to Episode 35! – 1:24

Welcome to the Solo Queue to Denethar, host of Azeroth United, another fantastic podcast started in 2023

“What Have You Done Lately?” and a bit of news – 14:57

Projects and spreadsheets and Housing and Remix

Grand Tour Kind of Announced – 18:29

Over the course of 2026, I will be diving into every dungeon and raid in World of Warcraft. Each month another expansion’s worth of end game to report on. Stay tuned.

News – 38:16

• Pre-patch is nigh. Blizzard video explains it all: https://youtu.be/fp8Ngxzrwxg?si=isQBdEBmsZSiTf7U
• Legion Remix ends January 19 at 1:00 (this turns out to be utter bullshit – tune in next time, rant incoming)
• Haranir introduction video from Blizzard: “Everything You Need to Know, featuring Fiamma” https://youtu.be/Jk1t4FhXyyc
• Customization of races imbalance
• Burning Crusade Anniversary pre-patch rollout
• Solo Queue Discord site now open to fans of the show; here is the invite code: https://discord.gg/nXQVqERcSU
• Twitch drop now available is the Cuddly Green Grrgle Housing Décor Item, from Jan. 20 to Feb. 17.
• Sad news that podcast Live, Laugh, Lore will be stopping its run next month as it hits episode 200; Gin and Ali, you will be missed by many!

Drink of the Month – 1:24:53

Without prompting, Denethar created the first original drink for the Solo Queue, the Nightwatcher! Try it.

• 2 oz. Bourbon
• 1 oz. Chambord or other blackberry liqueur
• ¼ oz. simple syrup
• ¼ oz. lemon juice
• 2-3 dashes of bitters (experiment, the world’s your oyster)
• Top with ginger beer

Main Topic: Denethar – 1:28:06

A conversation about WoW, Classic, names, life, podcasting, and so much more.

Lightning Round! – 2:18:38

Will Denethar survive the relentless assault of my inquisition?

Outro – 2:37:46

• Thanks to Denethar for this long overdue conversation, Blizzard for the amazing music and sound, to OGRE for intro/outro music, my lovely and supportive wife, my family, and YOU for listening.
• Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/soloqueuewow
• Thank you to contributing patrons Andrew, Righteous Bandy, ThatSkyGuy, Cyn, Snek of Voldun, Jon, Scott, Jeru, Raven, Greybeard, Case, Pasta Matt, Maccus, and Luch! And thanks to free members Max, Eddie, Bear, Friends of Wumpus, Sean, Curro, Aronaar, AedinNahkriin, Guardian Sandy, Alice, Don, Kamil, Wednesday, Eric, and TJ!
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• Find Denethar on Twitter @denethar
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• Enjoy the pre-patch everyone, it’s going to be a 12.0 world.

“Take care. We love you all. And we will see you out there."